The Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer is responsible for defining appropriate instrumentation applications, development of instrument specifications and lists, material requisitioning, vendor ...
The Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer is responsible for defining appropriate instrumentation applications, development of instrument specifications and lists, material requisitioning, vendor ...
Sr. Instrumentation Engineer
$140K - $185K/yr
The Sr. Instrumentation engineer is responsible for reviewing client requirements and standards for ... Lead instrument projects and manage client technical meetings and presentations * Develop and ...
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Sr. Instrumentation Engineer
$140K - $185K/yr
The Sr. Instrumentation engineer is responsible for reviewing client requirements and standards for ... Lead instrument projects and manage client technical meetings and presentations * Develop and ...
Sr. Instrumentation Engineer
Lisle, IL · On-site
$140K - $185K/yr
BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) Engineering Experience: Min Yr = 10+ Licensure: P.E. Preferred Technical Skills: Knowledge of ISA, API, and ASME instrumentation standards ...
Sr. Instrumentation Engineer
Lisle, IL · On-site
$140K - $185K/yr
BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) Engineering Experience: Min Yr = 10+ Licensure: P.E. Preferred Technical Skills: Knowledge of ISA, API, and ASME instrumentation standards ...
Sr. Instrumentation Engineer
Lisle, IL · On-site
$140K - $185K/yr
BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) Engineering • Experience: Min Yr = 10+ • Licensure: P.E. Preferred • Technical Skills: Knowledge of ISA, API, and ASME instrumentation ...
Sr. Instrumentation Engineer
Lisle, IL · On-site
$140K - $185K/yr
BSc in Instrument, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) Engineering • Experience: Min Yr = 10+ • Licensure: P.E. Preferred • Technical Skills: Knowledge of ISA, API, and ASME instrumentation ...
Project Engineer - Instrumentation and Monitoring
Chicago, IL · On-site
$70K - $110K/yr
Sixense, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the deployment and maintenance of structural and geotechnical instrumentation & monitoring systems. In this hands-on role, you will work closely ...
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Project Engineer - Instrumentation and Monitoring
Chicago, IL · On-site
$70K - $110K/yr
Sixense, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the deployment and maintenance of structural and geotechnical instrumentation & monitoring systems. In this hands-on role, you will work closely ...
Project Engineer - Instrumentation and Monitoring
Chicago, IL · On-site
$70K - $110K/yr
Sixense, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the deployment and maintenance of structural and geotechnical instrumentation & monitoring systems. In this hands-on role, you will work closely ...
Project Engineer - Instrumentation and Monitoring
Chicago, IL · On-site
$70K - $110K/yr
Sixense, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the deployment and maintenance of structural and geotechnical instrumentation & monitoring systems. In this hands-on role, you will work closely ...
Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $240K/yr
Lead the production of instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams ...
Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $240K/yr
Lead the production of instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams ...
The Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer will participate on both multi-disciplinary and controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Building Automation Engineering design packages ...
The Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer will participate on both multi-disciplinary and controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Building Automation Engineering design packages ...
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K - $170K/yr
The Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer will participate on both multi-disciplinary and controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Building Automation Engineering design packages ...
Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120K - $170K/yr
The Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer will participate on both multi-disciplinary and controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Building Automation Engineering design packages ...
Instrument Electrician Technician
Newton, IL · On-site
$50.10/hr
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
Instrument Electrician Technician
Newton, IL · On-site
$50.10/hr
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
Instrumentation Designer
Plainfield, IL · On-site
Populate the SmartPlant 3D environment with the requisite instrument information and use it to generate engineering deliverables * Coordinate with individuals from other disciplines and departments ...
Instrumentation Designer
Plainfield, IL · On-site
Populate the SmartPlant 3D environment with the requisite instrument information and use it to generate engineering deliverables * Coordinate with individuals from other disciplines and departments ...
Instrument Electrician Technician
Newton, IL · On-site
$50.10/hr
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
Instrument Electrician Technician
Newton, IL · On-site
$50.10/hr
The Instrument/ Electrician Technician duties will vary but include troubleshooting and repairs of electric, electronic and control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors ...
The Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer will lead either multi-disciplinary or controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Instrument & Controls Engineering design packages ...
The Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer will lead either multi-disciplinary or controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Instrument & Controls Engineering design packages ...
Project Engineer I&C
$100K - $120K/yr
Instrument and Controls Engineer ( I&C Engineer) Location :Near Naperville, IL Hire Type: Direct Hire Salary : $100k-$120k/yr. Travel : 25% Benefits :Insurance ( Medical/ Dental/ Health), Paid ...
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Project Engineer I&C
$100K - $120K/yr
Instrument and Controls Engineer ( I&C Engineer) Location :Near Naperville, IL Hire Type: Direct Hire Salary : $100k-$120k/yr. Travel : 25% Benefits :Insurance ( Medical/ Dental/ Health), Paid ...
Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $230K/yr
The Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer will lead either multi-disciplinary or controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Instrument & Controls Engineering design packages ...
Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - Mission Critical
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $230K/yr
The Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer will lead either multi-disciplinary or controls-specific engineering teams to develop and review Instrument & Controls Engineering design packages ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Senior Systems Engineer Compensation: $100k-$125k salary + 0.1%-0.2% equity + benefits BiomeSense ... Define interfaces and ensure the whole instrument behaves correctly. * Requirements & V&V: Capture ...
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Senior Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Senior Systems Engineer Compensation: $100k-$125k salary + 0.1%-0.2% equity + benefits BiomeSense ... Define interfaces and ensure the whole instrument behaves correctly. * Requirements & V&V: Capture ...
Electrical Engineer
Rockford, IL · On-site
Electrical Engineer 8+ Years of experience in Electrical Engineer for Automated Test Equipment (ATE ... Instrument Hardware & LabVIEW Key Responsibilities: • ATE System Design: Design schematics ...
Electrical Engineer
Rockford, IL · On-site
Electrical Engineer 8+ Years of experience in Electrical Engineer for Automated Test Equipment (ATE ... Instrument Hardware & LabVIEW Key Responsibilities: • ATE System Design: Design schematics ...
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| Aspect | Instrument Engineer | Control Systems Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering; certifications like Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) | Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering; similar certifications in control systems |
| Work Environment | Oil & gas, manufacturing, chemical plants, focusing on instrumentation and process control | Automation, manufacturing, power plants, focusing on control system design and integration |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Industries requiring precise instrumentation for process control | Industries implementing automation and control system solutions |
Both roles involve engineering expertise in process control, but Instrument Engineers focus on selecting, installing, and maintaining instrumentation devices, while Control Systems Engineers design and optimize control algorithms and systems. They often collaborate but serve different technical functions within industrial settings.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 23 days ago
Job description
CB&I delivers integrated storage and assetmanagement solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.
The Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer is responsible for defining appropriate instrumentation applications, development of instrument specifications and lists, material requisitioning, vendor document reviews, interface coordination, development and checking of assigned deliverables on CB&I Storage Solutions terminal projects. The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, wiring schematics, process connection design, design calculations, review of vendor documentation, interface coordination and development of construction documents. Over the course of time, capabilities for I&C design engineering must increase as level of complexity of assignments increases and expectations expand. Able to perform the work required independently with minimal supervision. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and routinely interacts with other discipline engineers and designers such as: Project, Process, Mechanical, Civil Structural, Piping, Electrical, and Procurement as well as Suppliers/Manufacturers.
- Accurately produce assigned deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
- Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
- Ensure designs and details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
- Reliably check and sign off on design calculations, specifications and other deliverables for customer approval or project use per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
- Compare designs and details to as-sold estimate and customer documents and advise project team of discrepancies and potential change notices.
- Run programs to produce design calculations in designated software.
- Review and approve vendor documentation and monitor interfaces between disciplines and vendors to ensure correct hardware, wiring, connections, etc. are considered.
- Manage instrument requisitions and ensure expedient vendor document reviews.
- Coordinate with other roles and functions on project team.
- Forecast how long it will take to do a task – commit to definitive deadlines.
- Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced engineers.
- Make decisions on project-specific details and advise project team.
- Generate improvement ideas for tools and workflow associated to the role.
- May include obtaining professional engineering license in at least one jurisdiction, and approving and stamping project deliverables as needed.
- Effectively use document management system.
- Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical discipline from an accredited school is required.
- A Professional Engineering license in preferred.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational Structure
- Organizational level: P2
- Reports to Engineering Manager
- No direct reports
- Process Technologies Engineering Office
- May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites
- Business presence and polish
- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
- Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
- Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
- A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
- Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
- Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
- Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment
- Familiar and comfortable with understanding Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Knowledge or experience with process design is strongly beneficial
Benefits:
CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.
Pay Range
$87,208-$109,000 /Annually